SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM RESOURCES FOR PARTNERS

GET SNAP

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, is the first line of defense against hunger in Tennessee. It provides low-income families with the financial support needed to put food on the table. Eligibility for this program is based on household income and size, and participants are required to show proof. To enroll in the program or manage your case, click here, or check out our step-by-step video designed to answer some of the most frequently asked questions.

Do you need help buying groceries? You might be eligible. Learn more about the program and how to apply below.

Why is it important?

SNAP allows families to shop for food, in the grocery store; that fits their dietary needs and cultural preferences. It is the most effective anti-hunger program in the country. Over 40% of participants are children, and most adult participants that can work, do work. You can enroll and manage your case without ever having to leave your home. Access the SNAP application at the Tennessee Department of Human Services (T-DHS) website: here.

Need help completing the application? Watch TJC’s SNAP Application “How To” video here.

Learn more about SNAP here.

HOW TO GET SNAP

SNAP OUTREACH IN SCHOOLS TOOLKIT

PROGRAM CHANGES TO KNOW ABOUT

DHS workers are available to interview participants by appointment. Call the Family Assistance Line at 1-866-311-4287 to schedule or reschedule an appointment. For specific questions about a case, call the family assistance line or click here to contact your county office.

The federal public health emergency (FPHE) has been extended through Spring 2023. This means that certain SNAP waivers will be extended as well.

Time limits and work requirements for all SNAP participants will be waived through the end of the FPHE.
College student eligibility can be expanded to students who have an expected family contribution (EFC) of $0 for the current academic year or are eligible to participate in a federal work study through the end of the FPHE.

PANDEMIC EBT (P-EBT)

Families of children who receive free or reduced price school meals or attend a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) schools may be eligible for Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits to help alleviate the cost of missed school meals because of COVID-19. P-EBT has been extended through Summer of 2022 and families with children who are participating in remote learning or attend schools that have had to close due to COVID-19 outbreak may be eligible for P-EBT. Find more details here.

For updates from TJC about P-EBT, sign up for our P-EBT alerts here.

TAKE ACTION

Join our SNAP Access group to stay up to date on TN SNAP current issues, best practices, and policy changes: Contact Anna Luttrell aluttrell@tnjustice.org.

If you’re interested in hearing about how to integrate Food Assistance Programs like SNAP and WIC into your college’s anti-hunger initiatives, join our College Hunger Calls! All upcoming TJC-hosted events like these are on our Events and Trainings pages.